20 Questions
Who was Gilbert's father?
The Sea Dog, a failed colony planter
What happened to the Popham settlers?
They were taken back to England by Gilbert
Why is Popham not well-known in history?
It was abandoned and its settlers forgotten
What valuable lessons did failed colonies like Popham teach?
Valuable lessons for future colonies
Where was the other colony established in the same year as Popham?
Farther south in Virginia
What was the name of the colony established in Virginia?
Jamestown
What was Walter Raleigh's relationship to Gilbert's father?
He was his father's half-brother
What did Gilbert inherit from his father?
The family fortune and titles
What was the fate of the investors in Popham?
They lost all of their money
Why is Jamestown studied in American schools?
Because it was England's first permanent American colony
What was Gilbert's father's occupation?
A failed colony planter
What was the fate of the settlers of Popham colony?
They were taken back to England by Gilbert
Why is Popham not well-known in history?
It was abandoned and the settlers were forgotten
What was the significance of Jamestown?
It was England's first permanent American colony
What is the relationship between Gilbert's father and Walter Raleigh?
They were half-brothers
What was the year when Gilbert inherited the family fortune and titles?
1608
What did the failed colonies like Popham teach?
Valuable lessons
What was the Sea Dog?
A nickname for Gilbert's father
What happened to the investors in Popham?
They lost all of their money
What was Gilbert's action after his father's death?
He packed up the colony and headed home
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